FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. – Business for the Arts Broward (BFA), a nonprofit 501(c)(3), unveiled a newly commissioned mural by Florida-based artists Jessica and Christian Stanley of C. Stanley Creative on display on the south facing wall of the Riverwalk Parking Garage, 150 SE 2^nd Street in downtown Fort Lauderdale. 

The 20-foot by 70-foot mural utilizes vibrant colors and is inspired by C. Stanley Creative’s philosophy that through collaborations with national brands and local arts organizations, public art featuring elements of nature and surrealism have the power to revitalize communities. 

The artistic husband and wife duo met in 2017 and soon after formed C. Stanley Creative while painting a small electrical box as a part of a community art initiative. Since then, Christian has gone on to paint dozens of murals a year with his largest project to date spanning more than 8,000 square feet in size. He has taken his mural art talents across the United States and overseas to international street art festivals. 

"This mural by C. Stanley Creative is part of our Business for the Arts public art program to curate and facilitate interior and exterior murals and sculptures," said BFA Board Chair Jarett Levan. "Artwork not only beautifies our community but also showcases the power of art to inspire and connect people. We are grateful to the artists and our generous sponsors for making this mural possible and we are excited to gift the city of Fort Lauderdale this vibrant piece of art.” 

The mural was funded by BFA Art Walls; Dara and Jarett Levan Fund for the Arts at the Community Foundation of Broward; BBX Capital Fund for the Arts at the Community Foundation of Broward; Susie and Alan B. Levan Family Foundation; The Frank Family; Robyn Vegas and Juan Prieto; and the City of Fort Lauderdale. More murals are planned for the future. 

Arts improve the image and identity of communities, attracts new visitors and integrates the vision of both community and business leaders. Businesses and organizations in Broward County interested in having a mural painted can learn more here. The program supports local artists and creatives and reinforces the culture of community, connectivity, unity and engagement across diverse populations. 

Business for the Arts Broward is a not-for-profit 501(c)(3) that engages businesses and business leaders to advocate and educate about the importance of the County’s art and cultural community as well as to recognize the connection between cultural vitality, creative success and economic development. The organization’s Public Art Committee’s mural program is modeled after Wynwood Walls in Miami, Yorkville Murals in Toronto, Mural Arts Philadelphia and the Baltimore Mural Program, among others. 

For more information about BFA and its programs, contact Robyn Vegas at 954-940-4933 or [email protected]. 

About Business for the Arts Broward: Business for the Arts Broward is a not-for-profit 501(c)(3) engaging businesses and business leaders to advocate and educate about the importance of the County’s art and cultural community as well as to recognize the connection between cultural vitality, creative success, and economic development. To learn more visit www.Facebook.com/BFABroward or www.bfabroward.org.